Pete Macen
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Technician Supervisor and Petroleum Technician at Shell Oil, adept in hydraulic systems and team supervision. Spearheaded facility expansions and optimized inventory management, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Excelled in hazardous materials handling and fostered a culture of safety and adaptability, leading to a marked increase in productivity and cost savings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician Supervisor/Petroleum Technician
Shell Oil
Wilmington, CA
12.2018 - Current
- Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions or renovations while maintaining daily operations seamlessly.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through regular audits of inventory, tools, and resources.
- Served as the primary point of contact between management and the maintenance team, facilitating clear communication about project objectives and expectations.
- Optimized inventory management by implementing a tracking system that reduced waste and ensured availability of critical parts at all times.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during facility incidents, minimizing damage and restoring operations swiftly.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability initiatives by identifying energy-efficient solutions for facility systems upgrades or replacements.
- Regularly updated technical knowledge through ongoing education, industry seminars, workshops, or certifications relevant to the role''s responsibilities.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities, enabling data-driven decision-making for future improvements.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Managed operation of steam regulators and traps, positive displacement pumps, and high pressure pneumatics.
Asphalt Plant Operator
Vulcan Materials
Irwindale, CA
04.2006 - 12.2018
- Reduced equipment downtime by conducting regular inspections and proactively addressing potential issues.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among team members.
- Operated controls that admitted materials separately from storage hoppers or mixing bins.
- Increased overall productivity with consistent training, coaching, and mentoring of new hires and existing employees on best practices in asphalt production processes.
- Observed indicator showing material levels and regulated controls for required asphalt materials mixture.
- Maintained and repaired plant equipment using cutting torch, welder, pneumatic drill and sledgehammer.
- Spearheaded preventive maintenance programs, extending the lifespan of critical equipment while minimizing unplanned repair costs.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with changing project requirements or unexpected challenges that arose during asphalt production.
- Administered asphalt plant safely and managed schedules and daily duties for plant personnel.
- Improved safety standards by developing and enforcing strict protocols for all team members in the plant environment.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Analyzed and inspected operating units such as towers, storage tanks and other units to check operation and improve efficiency.
- Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
Education
Vocational Certificate - Hydro Welding/ N.D.T.
College of Oceaneering
Wilmington, CA10.2003
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Arc Flash Safety
- Confined Space Entry
- OSHA Regulations
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding Techniques
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Crane Operation
- Team Supervision
- Energy management
- Professional Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Maintenance Technician Supervisor/Petroleum Technician
Shell Oil
12.2018 - Current
Asphalt Plant Operator
Vulcan Materials
04.2006 - 12.2018
Vocational Certificate - Hydro Welding/ N.D.T.
College of Oceaneering